Major laptop manufacturers HP and Dell are disabling HEVC hardware decoding on modern business laptops despite processor support. The move comes as HEVC licensing costs are set to increase from $0.20 to $0.24 per unit in January. Users report broken video playback and degraded performance in confere
Google is introducing a solar-powered remote that could eliminate the need for disposable batteries. The G32 reference design uses Epishine’s indoor solar technology to keep remotes charged indefinitely.
Dell is making a major push into AI infrastructure with updated servers, storage, and networking solutions. The company announced new PowerEdge servers supporting up to 144 Blackwell GPUs per rack and Intel Xeon 6 processors. These systems are designed to help organizations scale AI deployments more
According to new reports, Apple has largely written off the Mac Pro and halted development on the M4 Ultra chip. The Mac Studio with M3 Ultra now outperforms the current Mac Pro while costing significantly less, making the high-end workstation increasingly redundant.
Apple has detailed its manufacturing breakthrough using 3D printing with 100% recycled aerospace-grade titanium. The new process cuts raw material use in half while maintaining durability and design standards. The technology also enabled key improvements to waterproofing and even helped create the i
Filtronic has successfully developed novel plastic QFN packaging for high-power GaN devices after extensive testing. The defense-funded project marks a significant step for UK semiconductor independence in critical systems.
GIGABYTE’s latest gaming laptops offer powerful RTX 5070 Ti and 5080 options at competitive prices. The plastic chassis raises durability concerns despite strong specs. Thermal management will be crucial for long-term performance.
LS Electric continues its aggressive expansion into the US data center market with a new $76 million power infrastructure contract. The Korean industrial giant is capitalizing on America’s AI and hyperscale computing boom with multiple recent deals totaling over $200 million.
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has largely written off the Mac Pro and is no longer developing an M4 Ultra chip. The company’s next high-end chip will be the M5 Ultra, destined only for Mac Studio, with no significant Mac Pro update expected in 2026.
The AI boom is creating a severe memory chip shortage that’s hitting smartphone manufacturers hard. With chip prices spiking 25-50%, consumers could soon pay significantly more for mid-range and high-end phones. This supply crunch isn’t expected to ease until at least 2026.
